Lapeer County, Michigan

MI · FIPS 26087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 88,837 #675 / 3,222
79th
Median Household Income $77,306 +2.9% #713 / 3,222
78th
Median Age 44.7 years +14.9% #792 / 3,222
75th
Median Home Value $239,000 -15.2% #999 / 3,222
69th
Median Gross Rent $988 -15.0% #1,032 / 3,222
68th
Poverty Rate 9.7% -22.9% #726 / 3,222
77th

Demographics

Lapeer County has a population of 88,837, making it the #675 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Lapeer County is $77,306, ranking #713 out of 3,222 counties — 2.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.

Median Household Income
$77,306 +2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #713 of 3,222
78th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,062 −5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #941 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.7% −22.9% vs nat'l
Rank #726 of 3,222
77th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −4.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,067 of 3,222
36th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4% −39.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,927 of 3,222
40th percentile
Mean Commute Time
37.4 min +35.4% vs nat'l
Rank #145 of 3,222
96th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Lapeer County is $239,000 (-15.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $988/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.0%.

Median Home Value
$239,000 −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #999 of 3,222
69th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$988 −15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,032 of 3,222
68th percentile
Homeownership Rate
86.0% +33.6% vs nat'l
Rank #82 of 3,222
97th percentile
86.0% Homeownership

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Health

95.2% of residents in Lapeer County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% above the national rate.

95.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.2% +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #525 of 3,222
84th percentile

About Lapeer County, Michigan

Lapeer County, Michigan has a total population of 88,837, making it the 675th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lapeer County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Lapeer County is $77,306, which ranks #713 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.

The median home value in Lapeer County is $239,000, 15.2% below the national median. Renters in Lapeer County pay a median gross rent of $988 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Lapeer County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.4 min.

Lapeer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).

All data for Lapeer County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.